How to Find the 90-Degree Entry Point for Left Reverse Parking with One Turn?
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Press the clutch and brake, shift into first gear, then release the brake and clutch to start. Exit the parking spot slowly. When the car's B-pillar aligns with the left corner of the parking space, turn the steering wheel one full turn plus 90 degrees to the left. When the interior left door handle aligns with the yellow stop line, press the clutch and brake, shift into neutral, and stop without straightening the steering wheel. Press the clutch and brake, shift into reverse gear, turn the steering wheel about 15 degrees more to the left, then release the brake and clutch to start. Reverse into the parking space. When the car body is parallel with the parking line, press the clutch and brake, stop, and shift into neutral.
When practicing left reverse parking before, I discovered that the key to finding the 90-degree steering point lies in observing the rearview mirror position. At the starting point, align the car body with the garage entrance, then reverse slowly while paying attention to the relationship between the lower edge of the left rearview mirror and the garage boundary line. When the lower edge of the left mirror just aligns with the corner line of the garage, that's the moment to steer – turn clockwise one full circle plus 90 degrees. Remember not to steer too abruptly, otherwise the wheels may cross the line and cause failure. I noticed that at driving school practice areas, there are often marker points like small stones or white dots painted by instructors to assist positioning, which helps beginners quickly get the hang of it. However, each car's turning radius and spatial perception differ, so it takes several attempts to figure out the pattern – rely on feel rather than rote memorization. Also, keep the speed slow, around 2-3 km/h, to allow ample time for adjustments. If the reference point isn't perfect, don't panic; steer early and make slight corrections to prevent excessive body tilt.
